Princess Derby Trials, RCMP Musical Ride Sunday!
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 17 2026 - Three-year-old Quarter Horse fillies seeking to become the next 'princess' compete in two Trials for the $50,000-added PRINCESS DERBY on Sunday, July 19 at Ajax Downs.
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How Starting Horses Helped Us Start a Business in Agritech
On the surface, starting a young horse and starting a business may appear to require an entirely different set of skills. One challenges you to connect with a 1000lb animal with a mind of its own, and the other requires you to build something the world finds valuable.
Ontario’s Quarter Horse industry receives additional funding of $780,000
TORONTO, ON (JULY 7, 2026) – Ontario Racing is excited to announce that the Ontario government is increasing support to protect agriculture and rural jobs across Ontario by immediately contributing additional funding of $780,000 to the Ontario Quarter Horse racing industry.
Ontario’s Thoroughbred industry receives additional funding of more than $10 million
TORONTO, ON (JULY 9, 2026) – Ontario Racing is excited to announce that it is immediately contributing additional funding of more than $10 million to the Ontario Thoroughbred horse racing industry as part of the Ontario government’s plan to increase support to protect agriculture and rural jobs across the province.
OSAS Turns 30
The Ontario Standardbred Adoption Society is proud to be celebrating our 30th anniversary in 2026. Over those three decades we have fostered second careers and found forever homes for hundreds of pacers and trotters.
2026 Offering at The Great Lakes Carriage Classic
With assistance from The HOOPES Addis Education Trust, a Driven Dressage Clinic will be held July 23, 2026 as part of the 8th Great Lakes Carriage Classic (GLCC). The Agricultural Event Centre at Ancaster Fairgrounds, 630 Trinity Road South, Jerseyville, ON will open to competitors at 10:00 am July 23rd to allow a move-in period for equines and equipment prior to 1:00 pm clinic start time.
Stephanie Bourassa Drives Away a Winner in $45,000 Mark Motors Group Grand Prix
Ottawa, Ontario – For the second week in a row, Stephanie Bourassa led the victory gallop after winning the $45,000 Mark Motors Group Grand Prix on July 11 during the RBC Ottawa Summer Tournament II at Wesley Clover Parks in Ottawa, ON. She had also claimed victory one week earlier in the $45,000 Kubota Grand Prix, presented by Topline Trailers & Equipment Sales, on Sunday, July 5, during the RBC Ottawa Summer Tournament I.
Polished Run by Peighntmeadiamond Gets Maturity Win
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 9 2026 - At one time, a tall and gangly 2-year-old who showed a lot of talent but needed 11 tries to win his first race, PEIGHNTMEADIAMOND is now a polished stakes winner at Ajax Downs. The Ontario sired and bred 4-year-old Quarter Horse powered to a three-quarter length victory in the $44,280 Ontario Bred Maturity on July 8, upsetting a strong field that included reigning Horse of the Year Had to Be Fabulous.
Stars Gather for Ontario Bred Maturity at Ajax Downs
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 7 2026 - Some of the top older horses at Ajax Downs will compete for the bulk of the $44,280 purse for the ONTARIO BRED MATURITY, the featured race on an eight-race card Wednesday, July 8. First race post time is 3:30 p.m.
Chillin With Peeps Wows Ajax Downs Crowd
AJAX DOWNS, JULY 2, 2026 - On hot and sunny Canada Day at Ajax Downs, racing fans of all ages packed the track to enjoy a superb card of Quarter Horse racing, helping produce an all-time wagering record in the track's history. Over $420,000 was wagered on the eight-race card, besting the previous record from opening day by 50 percent.